Position Overview

The Accelerator Systems Division of the Advanced Photon Source (APS) at Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for a staff Assistant Physicist position in the Accelerator Operations and Physics (AOP) Group.

The successful candidate will:

• Play a significant role in maintaining the high-reliability operation of the APS storage ring.
• Perform general accelerator physics activities, including independently conducting machine studies to diagnose and resolve operational issues.
• Support APS performance improvements by conducting accelerator experiments, processing and analyzing data, and performing simulations and/or theoretical studies.
• Maintain positive and effective working relationships with APS technical staff through active communication and collaboration.
• Participate in research and development activities for future accelerator facilities.
• Document research outcomes and present results at meetings and conferences; publish findings in refereed journals and conference proceedings.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Ph.D. in accelerator physics or a closely related field with 2+ years of postdoctoral experience.
• Demonstrated experience operating an accelerator independently and conducting beam experiments.
• Strong knowledge of accelerator theory, accelerator modeling and simulation, beam control, and beam diagnostics.
• Familiarity with EPICS-based control systems in a Linux environment.
• Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.
• Interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and ability to interact with people at all levels both within and outside the laboratory.

Job Information

Field: Job Family — Details: Research Development (RD)
Field: Job Profile — Details: Physics 2
Field: Worker Type — Details: Regular
Field: Time Type — Details: Full time

Salary Range

The expected hiring range for this position is:

$94,486.00 – $147,398.94

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to:

• Scope and responsibilities of the position
• Qualifications of the selected candidate
• Business considerations
• Internal equity
• External market pay for comparable jobs

Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment.

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Contact Information

For reasonable accommodation or application support:

• Email: careers@anl.gov
• Phone: 630-252-2336

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